The Graceful Art of Falling

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Chronic illness shapes the narrative as L. White shares her fifteen-year journey with a progressive muscle disorder, diagnosed at age twelve. Growing up in a small town, she grapples with the desire to fit in while concealing her condition, employing creative strategies to navigate daily challenges, such as avoiding stairs. Her story reflects the struggle between acceptance and denial, highlighting the complexities of living with a visible difference in a community where conformity reigns.